Nikiti is a resort town, located in the northern part of the Sithonia Peninsula (the second of the three “fingers” of the Halkidiki Peninsula). The nearest airfield is Makedonia Airport (88 km). The distance from Nikiti to Thessaloniki is 114 km.
People have enjoyed these lands since prehistoric times. Local archaeological discoveries are interesting and diverse: an Iron Age cemetery, the ruins of an old town, and early Christian temples. The mild climate, fertile land, lush gardens, sheltered bays and proximity to trade routes all contributed to the prosperity of the region.
The first large city in the area is the ancient town of Halipsos. It is mentioned by Herodotus in his work on the Persian fleet campaign in 480 BC. In close vicinity to this place, there were the cities of Toroni and Sermili.
The modern name of Nikiti may have come from the monastery’s metochion. It was a place where people from the neighbourhood could work.
Modern Nikiti is a fantastic place to relax and have a good time.
Why rent a car?
Nikiti itself does not have plenty of attractions or places of interest. It is a resort town, not a developed megapolis like Athens or Thessaloniki. These are the attractions you can visit while staying in Nikiti: Sofronios Basilica, the Church of Agios Nikitas, and the Historical and Folklore Museum of Nikiti – these landmarks are the pride of Nikiti.
Nonetheless, you can see much more beautiful places if you take a ride around Sithonia. This peninsula is famous for its gorgeous beaches and cosy bays, which are not accessible by bus.
Why Aktis Car?
Fast pick-up process
We will meet you with a name board in the arrival hall of the airport, or bring a car to the specified hotel or villa. The rental process takes 5 minutes at the nearest parking lot. There is no need to search for a meeting point, waste time on shuttles to the parking lot or wait for a company representative
We can deliver a car
To your hotel or villa by google link. Free delivery in Thessaloniki. Free delivery in Halkidiki for bookings for 14 days and more (less retnal term is also possible at a surcharge)
Specific vehicle models
You can see photos and videos of the cars, and choose the one you like. All cars are in excellent condition
Up-to-date availability calendar
Choose dates in the booking form on the website, click Search and the car list will show the actually available vehicles. Unlike other local companies, which often display all the cars for the season, but only few being available
Convenient full-to-full fuel policy
We deliver the car with a full tank, and you will need to return with a full one as well. This way you don't need to calculate the number of liters to fill it up upon return, just ask the full tank at the nearest gas station
Good prices on long term reservations
Special rates from 15 days and from 30 days. The prices on the website are calculated already with a discount. Planning an longer vacation? Contact us by online chat or any messenger to get an offer
No prepayment
You don't need a credit card to make a reservation. Change of plans? You can cancel your reservation for free, as long as you let us know in advance
In addition...
The second driver can be reflected on the rental contract for free. Also, we impose no restrictions to mileage and take a small deposit
Chris Maimaris
We recently hired a Toyota Corolla hybrid car for 2 weeks from Aktis Rental, Thessaloniki, and drove around north Greece. The service was excellent. They delivered the car at the airport and we left it in Thessaloniki. We had no problems with the car. The deposit for insurance was re-imbursed immediately on handing the car back. The prices were very reasonable. We'll be using them again next time we visit Greece. Ευχαριστω παρα πολυ.
Ольга Банных
I always use this company for car rentals. They always have several cars of different classes to choose from, depending on my needs. I'd like to say a big thank you to Anna and Savva, they're very attentive and responsible. The cars are always clean and have a full tank, which is important.
Henry
We rented a VW Polo for about 10 days (late Sep to early Oct) and drove from Thessaloniki to Kassandra, to the mountains around Arnea, to Kerkini lake and back to Thessaloniki.
Pickup was helpful, quick and thorough with all scuffs and marks recorded on documentation and off we went.
Return was also flexible and came clear directions for drop off.
All in all, we recommend Aktis for our rental car needs in Thessaloniki and its surrounds!
Andrei Stanescu
I recommend with all confidence! Local, serious company, good cars, very good rental price (no advance payment upon booking and small deposit with refund on the day of return), airport pick-up/drop-off.
All the best Anna!!
Dimitrios Karipidis
I will definitely be a return customer next summer. From start to finish this was a great experience and I am so happy I chose Aktis to rent a car from. When I told others what rate I received and the type of car, they were blown away. Pickup and drop off right at departures/arrivals made things so easy on myself and family as the parking lot can get full at SKG. Wish I had known of aktis previous years I visited! thank you for everything????
Tomas Hudec
excellent price-quality ratio.
for me a huge advantage compared to other companies that I choose a specific car.
ferry trip free of charge.
pleasant and helpful staff
Svetlana
Very good organization, there are Russian-speaking managers. The car was driven to the hotel and picked up from the hotel, which saved us time.
Александр Горохов
Everything is up to standard. The price matches the quality.
mihail kaganov
Everything is fast, they showed everything, signed promptly. They answer the phones and calls! I recommend!
Игорь Ренский
Excellent service for little money. I recommend.!!!
Traffic features
Most road traffic rules in Greece are the same as those in other countries. Nonetheless, there are certain peculiarities to which a foreign driver must pay attention:
all road signs are provided either in Greek or Latin. Sometimes in two languages at once;
a child under 135 cm in height and under the age of 12 should travel in a car seat or booster seat;
in the case of a roundabout, the road adjacent to the roundabout is considered the primary road, but not the roundabout itself;
it is allowed to beep a horn only for traffic jam prevention;
driving with a dipped beam on is only permissible at night and in bad weather conditions.
Pay attention! Make sure that you keep the speed limits: within the city – 50 km/h, outside the city – 90 km/h, on the motorway – 110 km/h, and on the toll highways – 130 km/h.
Useful tips
Finding a parking place on the peninsula will not be a problem for you. Even if you come in high season, you can easily find free space close to restaurants, cafes, the port and large supermarkets.
There are special markings for parking in the country: blue – requiring payment, white – free, and yellow – for specialized vehicles, but the locals use such spaces for parking of their vehicles (nonetheless, a foreigner should not leave his/her car there).
Pay attention! For the violation of the parking rules, you can obtain a fine, starting from €80. If this happens to you, then you can pay at a community centre or post office.
Required documents
It is mandatory that you have your International Driving Licence (or European Driving Licence) with you. You should also have a passport or an ID with a photo that is valid in Greece (e.g. European ID). The driver must comply with leasing regulations (minimum age, experience).
We recommend visiting the following places in Sithonia:
